Ratings

7

out of 10

GreatSchools Rating

The GreatSchools rating is a simple tool for parents to compare schools based on test scores, student academic growth, and college readiness. It compares schools across the state, where the highest rated schools in the state are designated as “Above Average” and the lowest “Below Average.” It is designed to be a starting point to help parents make baseline comparisons. We always advise parents to visit the school and consider other information on school performance and programs, as well as consider their child's and family's needs as part of the school selection process.

Rating Breakdown

Test score rating

6

The test score rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. This rating is based off of 2013-14 CRCT, EOCT, and GHSWT test results.

Student growth rating

8

The student growth rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time. Specifically, the rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on reading and math assessments during the past year or more. This rating is based off of 2013-14 student growth percentiles provided by the Georgia Department of Education.

College readiness rating

8

The college readiness rating combines this high school's graduation rates with data about college entrance exams, both of which are indicators of how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. This rating is based on composite ACT scores and four-year adjusted graduation rates from 2013-14.

Methodology

College and Career Ready Performance Index

College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that will promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students. Schools are scored on a scale of 0 to 100.

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Test scores

The bar charts below tell what percentage of students are performing at or above grade-level.

Georgia End of Course Tests (EOCT)

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US History

About the test

In 2013-2014 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math level 2, geometry, analytic geometry, coordinated algebra, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature, and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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About the test

In 2014-2015 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test. This assessment was retired in March 2015 and will no longer be administered in Georgia.

9th Grade Literature

American Literature

Analytic Geometry

Biology I

Coordinate Algebra

Economics

US History

9th Grade Literature

American Literature

Analytic Geometry

Biology I

Coordinate Algebra

Economics

US History

9th Grade Literature

American Literature

Analytic Geometry

Biology I

Coordinate Algebra

Economics

US History

9th Grade Literature

American Literature

Analytic Geometry

Biology I

Coordinate Algebra

Economics

US History

About the test

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school. Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while high school students will take an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education.

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Student growth

These percentages measure students' academic progress over time, specifically how many students are meeting beginning- to end-of-year academic targets.

Georgia includes school climate as an indicator in its statewide accountability system. Schools are evaluated on four dimensions of school climate: Safety, Relationships, Teaching and Learning, and Institutional Environment. See https://gosa.georgia.gov/overview-gadoes-school-climate-star-rating for more detail.

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